finale

noun

fi·​na·​le fə-ˈna-lē  fi-ˈnä- 

: the close or termination of something: such as

a

: the last section of an instrumental musical composition

the symphony's finale

b

: the closing part, scene, or number in a public performance

the finale of the ballet

In the finale, the singer sang an Italian classic.

c

: the last and often climactic event or item in a sequence

the TV show's season finale

Synonyms of finale

• ending
• conclusion
• end
• culmination

Examples of finale in a Sentence

She sung a very difficult song for the finale.

the finale to the festivities was a grand display of fireworks

Recent Examples on the Web

The word-of-mouth buzz around the series, which premiered in April, intensified each week leading up to its finale last month and prompted chatter around its prospects as a major Emmys contender. — Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

In the season finale, which was released Wednesday, seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady joined the show. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026

The July finale will support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund initiative working to raise $100 million to expand access to quality education and football for children worldwide. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 8 July 2026

Following the show’s season 3 finale which saw Nick (Connor), Charlie (Locke), and many of their friends take their relationships to a new level, the film is set to explore further obstacles in store for Nick and Charlie and wrap up their journey. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Italian, noun derivative of finale, adjective, "last, final entry 1," going back to Latin fīnālis

First Known Use

1774, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing finale

• grand finale

Rhymes for finale

• alley
• alli
• bally
• calli
• challis
• dally
• galley
• galli
• lally
• mallee
• mally
• rally

Kids Definition

finale

noun

fi·​na·​le fə-ˈnal-ē  fi-ˈnäl- 

: the close or end of something (as a musical work)